Job title: Senior Analytical Scientist - Synergy

Location: Sandwich, UK

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

SRG are looking for a Senior Analytical Scientist to join a Global Pharmaceutical company based in Sandwich, Kent.

Laboratory based analytical scientist to carry out analytical testing in support of product development, clinical studies and product registration.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Carry out all analytical activities required to deliver new respiratory products to clinical studies and commercialization
• Lead the planning and execution of experiments to generate scientific understanding in development of analytical methods, formulations and processes.
• Perform analyses related to clinical supplies, stability, and process scale up.
• Process and review data, interpret results and report experimental outcomes to project development team.
• Lead the troubleshooting of instrumentation and investigation of aberrant sample results.
• Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP documentation practices.
• Contribute to project delivery by carrying out other tasks (e.g. ordering, shipping samples) as required.
• Work with other senior analysts to identify opportunities for improvements in working practices and procedures.
• Oversee the day-to-day work of less experienced analytical laboratory staff.
• Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GMP, GCP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role and any associated responsibilities, including people management where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree (for example Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics) or equivalent, or substantial practical work experience.

• Good understanding of laboratory safety and best practice.
• Has a good understanding of basic principles of physical, organic and analytical chemistry, and can demonstrate advanced knowledge in specific areas related to their experience.
• Highly familiar with calculations used in analytical chemistry and the application of statistics.
• Has a good understanding and substantial practical experience of modern laboratory techniques, including HPLC.
• Able to work with others to plan the day-to-day work of a small team.
• Able to work autonomously to deliver multiple tasks, planning own work to consistently achieve output of high-quality results in a timely manner.
• Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Able to lead troubleshooting and investigations.
• Good IT skills (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm to work in a laboratory-based role.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.